"Long Shot: A Comeback Kids Novel" by Keith Nobbs follows the journey of a high school basketball player navigating the ups and downs of life, friendship, and the challenges of pursuing a dream. The protagonist faces personal struggles, including family issues and self-doubt, all while trying to secure his place on the team. As the season progresses, he learns valuable lessons about resilience, teamwork, and the importance of believing in oneself. Along the way, he forges lasting bonds with teammates who also have their own battles to face, creating a heartfelt narrative about growth and redemption through sports. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Comeback Kids, Comeback Kids Novels .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

This book is a novel. This book was published in 2010 by Penguin Group USA, Inc .

Mike Lupica is the author of multiple bestselling books for young readers, including the Home Team series, QB 1, Heat, Travel Team, Million-Dollar Throw, and The Underdogs. He has carved out a niche as the sporting world's finest storyteller. Mike lives in Connecticut with his wife and their four children. When not writing novels, he writes for Daily News (New York) and is an award-winning sports commentator. You can visit Mike Lupica at MikeLupicaBooks. com.